TY - GEN T1 - Modern Irish drama : W.B. Yeats to Marina Carr T2 - Irish studies (Syracuse, N.Y.) A1 - Sternlicht, Sanford, 1931-2021 A2 - Sternlicht, Sanford, 1931-2021 LA - English PP - Syracuse, N.Y. PB - Syracuse University Press YR - 2010 ED - 2nd ed. UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_dda_ocn759158764 AB - "Achieves what heretofore seemed unachievable, making sense for the non-Irish reader of the convolutions and contradictions of Irish drama that mirror the history and life of the country."ùChristopher Fitz-Simon, author of The Irish Theatre AB - "This is a wonderful read and a wonderful ride." Patrick Sutton, director, The Gaiety School of Acting, The National Theatre School of Ireland. AB - "Modern Irish Drama provides essential information on the newest and most innovative dramatists in Ireland and it does so with new critical insight."ùJohn P. Harrington, author of The Life of the Neighborhood Playhouse on Grand Street. AB - "The book is authoritative, lucid, and accessible ... It is indispensable for students and a valuable addition to the libraries of those already familiar with Ireland and its theatre."ùFergal Tobin, publishing director, Gill & Macmillan Ltd. AB - Modern Irish Drama: W.B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough introduction to the recent history of one of the greatest dramatic and theatrical traditions in Western culture. Originally published in 1988, this updated edition provides extensive new material, charting the path of modern and contemporary Irish drama from its roots in the Celtic Revival to its flowering in world theater. The lives and careers of more than fifty modern Irish playwrights are discussed along with summaries of their major plays and recommendations for further reading. --Book Jacket. OP - 186 NO - Previous edition: A Reader's guide to modern Irish drama. ©1998. CN - PR8789 .S743 2010eb SN - 9780815651307 SN - 0815651309 SN - 9780815632450 SN - 0815632452 KW - English drama : Irish authors : History and criticism : Handbooks, manuals, etc. KW - English drama : 20th century : History and criticism : Handbooks, manuals, etc. KW - English drama : 19th century : History and criticism : Handbooks, manuals, etc. KW - Ireland : In literature : Handbooks, manuals, etc. KW - Théâtre anglais : Auteurs irlandais : Histoire et critique : Guides, manuels, etc. KW - Théâtre anglais : 20e siècle : Histoire et critique : Guides, manuels, etc. KW - Théâtre anglais : 19e siècle : Histoire et critique : Guides, manuels, etc. KW - Irlande : Dans la littérature : Guides, manuels, etc. KW - DRAMA : English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. KW - LITERARY CRITICISM : European : English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. KW - English drama KW - English drama : Irish authors KW - Literature KW - Ireland KW - Englisch KW - Drama KW - Irland KW - 1800-1999 KW - handbooks. KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc. KW - Handbooks and manuals KW - Handbooks and manuals. KW - Guides et manuels. ER -